Automotive Engineers
Employment data isn't available specifically for this occupation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, so we are using the data from Mechanical Engineers.
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Calculated automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.
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User poll
Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 25% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Automotive Engineers will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
Sentiment
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Sentiment over time (yearly)
Growth
The number of 'Mechanical Engineers' job openings is expected to rise 2.2% by 2032
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Mechanical Engineers' was $99,510, or $47 per hour
'Mechanical Engineers' were paid 107.1% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Volume
As of 2023 there were 281,290 people employed as 'Mechanical Engineers' within the United States.
This represents around 0.19% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 539 people are employed as 'Mechanical Engineers'.
Job description
Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification, or testing of vehicle or components.
SOC Code: 17-2141.02
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